The UK's fastest over 10k for 2014, Nick McCormick (handicap -4.9), and third fastest woman, Louise Damen(handicap -0.8), are the big name draws for the inaugural BM10k which takes place on Sunday April 6.

RunDerby is a new running race series in and around the Derby region starting in June 2014. In similar vein to the runbritain Grand Prix, the series is a collection ofeight races where you receive points based on your finishing position at each race. The series is free, there is no registration and all you need to do is race!

April will see the annual gathering of runners, spectators, sponsors and exhibitors at the Virgin Money London Marathon Expo.The Expo provides many services and information for runners, but what is there for Race Directors?